servants

Meanings

• noun

  People employed to perform duties for others or for an organization.

  - "The butler and maid are the servants in this household."
  - "The king had a large number of servants to attend to his needs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɝvənts/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1446752"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with servants
deserves , erves , surveys

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Variants

List of all variants of servants that leads to same result
servant , servanthood , servanthoods , servantless , servants , bond servant , bond servants , civil servant , civil servants , fellow servant , fellow servants , indentured servant , indentured servants , public servant , public servants

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Etymology

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From Old French servir, meaning 'to serve'.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, the position of a servant in a household was often indicated by the color of their livery.

2. The term 'servant of the state' refers to a public official.

3. The word 'servant' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is devoted to a particular cause or ideal.

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Related Concepts

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1. domestic help: Refers to servants who work in private households, providing services such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare.

2. household staff: A collective term for the group of servants employed in a household to perform various tasks.

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Culture

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Throughout history, servants have played a significant role in various cultures. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, often representing social hierarchy and class distinctions.

How to Memorize "servants"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people dressed in traditional servant uniforms working in a grand mansion or castle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'servants' with the idea of people who work to make others' lives easier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-E-R-V-A-N-T-S: 'S' for Serves, 'E' for Everyone, 'R' for Responsible, 'V' for Valuable, 'A' for Assistants, 'N' for Necessary, 'T' for Trustworthy, 'S' for Skilled.

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